Quinta De Chocapalha - 2020 - Quinta de Chocapalha Tinto - 750 ml.

Quinta de Chocapalha Tinto is a thoughtful red blend from the Lisboa region of Portugal, crafted on the family estate northwest of Lisbon. Sourced from vineyards in Estremadura and fermented in traditional open lagares, the wine is then matured 12–18 months in French oak, which lends subtle spice and frame without masking the fruit. The blend—led by Touriga Nacional and Touriga Franca with Tinta Roriz, Castelão and Alicante Bouschet—produces concentrated black fruit and a dense structure. This is a wine meant for both approachable enjoyment and medium-term aging: ripe fruit and spice are balanced by firm, refined tannins that give shape and longevity. The palate delivers layers of blackberry and plum, supported by baking spice and an undercurrent of savory earth that speaks to the estate’s cooler Atlantic-influenced sites. It pairs especially well with grilled beef, burgers (including mushroom burgers), spicy beef dishes and robust charcuterie. For collectors and cooks who favor structured, age-worthy Portuguese reds, Quinta de Chocapalha Tinto offers a compelling mix of immediate pleasure and cellar-worthy tannic backbone. Presented in a 750ml bottle, it reflects careful élevage and traditional fermentation techniques that highlight both varietal character and regional identity.